I just noticed a new entry in their website, and I couldn't find any previous discussions on this one. Neither old nor recent, so this must be a new offering altogether...

Helson Hammerhead.
(pics from Helson's website)

Specs are good: 42mm, 22mm lug size, 51mm L2L, ETA 2824-2.

Everyone has different views on "Homages", but personally, this is crossing the line from Homage to Copy for me.

I am a bit baffled. I mean, this watch exists today reissued by the original manufacturer, and to a pretty decent accuracy to the old one. I don't see the Helson version bringing anything new to the table.

But most of all, the Longines Legend diver can be bought new for around 1500 euros/U$S. Much less pre-loved. Yes, it's twice as much, but hardly a major investment considering it's the real deal from an established swiss company with a proper after sales support network.

I'm a recent convert and new Helson fan, but with this one I frankly don't see the point. Am I missing something ? Opinions ?

Last edited by Blackdog on Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:44 am, edited 1 time in total.

i got no respect for a "brand" who literally rips off like this. Taking inspiration is one thing but this aint that....

It's a blatant copy but it's frustrating that there's nothing like this out there by anyone else including Longines, the one with the date is a no-go

Just to be clear, I'm not judging you because you want to get one. Hell, to get the same watch (pretty much) at half the price, i understand....That said, Helson should be ashamed.

It's not about the price with me you know that
I would pay the exact same amount for what LLD NO Date retails for.
if anyone has a BNIB LLD No Date with over a year warranty left in their safe, let me know
if anyone knows of another company that makes a compressor style diver with screw down crowns, domed crystal and no date, let me know as well

i got no respect for a "brand" who literally rips off like this. Taking inspiration is one thing but this aint that....

It's a blatant copy but it's frustrating that there's nothing like this out there by anyone else including Longines, the one with the date is a no-go

Just to be clear, I'm not judging you because you want to get one. Hell, to get the same watch (pretty much) at half the price, i understand....That said, Helson should be ashamed.

It's not about the price with me you know that
I would pay the exact same amount for what LLD NO Date retails for.
if anyone has a BNIB LLD No Date with over a year warranty left in their safe, let me know
if anyone knows of another company that makes a compressor style diver with screw down crowns, domed crystal and no date, let me know as well

you know what im saying dude. Point is, its not the buyer, its the maker i have issue with, regardless of your motivations

i got no respect for a "brand" who literally rips off like this. Taking inspiration is one thing but this aint that....

It's a blatant copy but it's frustrating that there's nothing like this out there by anyone else including Longines, the one with the date is a no-go

Just to be clear, I'm not judging you because you want to get one. Hell, to get the same watch (pretty much) at half the price, i understand....That said, Helson should be ashamed.

It's not about the price with me you know that
I would pay the exact same amount for what LLD NO Date retails for.
if anyone has a BNIB LLD No Date with over a year warranty left in their safe, let me know
if anyone knows of another company that makes a compressor style diver with screw down crowns, domed crystal and no date, let me know as well

you know what im saying dude. Point is, its not the buyer, its the maker i have issue with, regardless of your motivations